“Don’t Be Ashamed”

by lamsa.org | Sep 27, 2019 | Dina, Mental health

“Don’t Be Ashamed”  By Dina DO, Board Certified Internal Medicine   Reading Time: 1 minute      Infertility is a silent disease. It goes unnoticed by everyone around you. It also entails a silent struggle as patients and couples grapple with its emotional,...

Depression Is Rampant In The Medical Field

by lamsa.org | Sep 26, 2019 | Keerhi Shah, Mental health

Depression Is Rampant In The Medical Field  By Keerhi Shah DO, Gastroenterology, Fellow in training  Reading Time: 1 minute      “If someone asks you how you are, you are meant to say FINE. You are not meant to say that you cried yourself to sleep last night....

Online Bullying: What It Is And What To Do?

by lamsa.org | Sep 25, 2019 | Doctor Shireen, Mental health

Online Bullying: What It Is And What To Do?  By Doctor Shireen NHS GP, London   Reading Time: 2 minutes      Last night I watched Jesy Nelsons BBC documentary “Odd One Out” and it really hit home what the effects of online comments can do to someone. Online...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Distressing Thoughts, Repetitive Behaviours (And Repeat)

by lamsa.org | Sep 23, 2019 | Doctor Shireen, Mental health

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Distressing Thoughts, Repetitive Behaviours (And Repeat)  By Doctor Shireen NHS GP, London  Reading Time: 1 minute      Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition which can be distressing and...

Let’s Talk About School Backpacks

by lamsa.org | Sep 22, 2019 | Dr Zulma Laracuente, Mental health

Let’s Talk About School Backpacks  By Dr Zulma Laracuente MD, Pediatrics  Reading Time: 1 minute      Backpacks are clearly needed for children and teens to carry all their books and supplies to and from school. When backpacks are too heavy or worn improperly,...